Summary: The role of a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in South West London involves assessing and supporting children with developmental, sensory, and physical needs. The position offers flexibility and competitive pay, with responsibilities including conducting assessments, providing therapy, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. The contract is ongoing, with opportunities for part-time work and potential extensions based on performance. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in paediatric occupational therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify functional difficulties and create tailored intervention plans
• Providing evidence-based therapy to support children with fine and gross motor difficulties, sensory processing challenges, handwriting skills, and daily living tasks
• Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to care
• Advising and training parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance the child’s independence and participation
• Developing personalised therapy programmes and recommending specialist equipment or adaptations as needed
• Keeping accurate patient records and contributing to clinical audits and service improvements
• Providing mentorship and supervision to junior staff and students where applicable

Key Skills:

• HCPC registration and relevant professional memberships
• Previous experience working as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in an NHS, school, community, or private setting
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills for working with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing difficulties, and physical disabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with children, families, and professionals
• A passion for child development and improving functional independence

Salary (Rate): 32

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other